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Articles that Ben Branch has written have been covered on CNN, Popular Mechanics, Smithsonian Magazine, Road & Track Magazine, the official Pinterest blog, the official eBay Motors blog, BuzzFeed, Autoweek Magazine, Wired Magazine, Autoblog, Gear Patrol, Jalopnik, The Verge, and many more. Silodrome was founded by Ben back in 2010, in the years since the site has grown to become a world leader in the alternative and vintage motoring sector, with well over a million monthly readers from around the world and many hundreds of thousands of followers on social media.

The Nomad: A Portable Charcoal Grill & Smoker

Ben Branch March 12, 2024
Nomad Grill
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Nomad, it’s a fully-portable charcoal grill and smoker that can be transported like a suitcase when not in use. It’s made…

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The Angry Lane Triumph Thruxton Custom Racer

Ben Branch March 11, 2024
Angry Lane Thruxton Custom Racer
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This is the new Thruxton Custom Racer from the Hong Kong-based French team at Angry Lane. This bike is based on a 2007 Triumph…

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WWII Icon: The Schott B-3 Sheepskin Leather Bomber Jacket

Ben Branch March 11, 2024
Schott B-3 Sheepskin Leather Bomber Jacket
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets

This is the Schott B-3 sheepskin leather bomber jacket, it’s a design that can trace its linage back to WWII, when it was worn…

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For Sale: A Street-Legal Supercharged Ariel Nomad Tactical Buggy

Ben Branch March 10, 2024
Supercharged Ariel Nomad Tactical Buggy
  • Adventure
  • Cars

This is the supercharged version of the Ariel Nomad, it’s a 300 bhp off-road buggy that also happens to be street-legal in California, with…

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Used By Mike Tyson: A 1994 Range Rover Vogue Limousine – $38,600+ USD

Ben Branch March 9, 2024
Mike Tyson Range Rover
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is the 1994 Range Rover Vogue LSE Limousine that was originally commissioned by the Sultan of Brunei for his younger brother, Prince Jefri….

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Mystery Engine: Can You Help Identify It?

Ben Branch March 9, 2024
Mystery Engine
  • Classic Cars
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This engine has proven a bit of a mystery, the auction house Aguttes is offering it for sale but they haven’t been able to…

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Rare American Sports Car Project: A Woodill Wildfire

Ben Branch March 8, 2024
Woodill Wildfire
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Project Vehicles

This is a Woodill Wildfire project car, it’s a little-known American sports car that debuted in 1952 and is claimed by some to be…

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A Shelby Cobra 427 Chassis Instruction Manual

Ben Branch March 8, 2024
Shelby Cobra 427 Chassis Instruction Manual 3
  • Books
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a Shelby Cobra 427 Chassis Instruction Manual, it was developed to accompany the Shelby Cobra 427 and provide instructions on maintenance procedures,…

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For Sale: A Rare 1978 Pontiac Firebird “Macho” Trans Am

Ben Branch March 7, 2024
Pontiac Firebird Macho Trans Am
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an original 1978 Pontiac Firebird Macho Trans Am, it has what is quite possibly the most 1970s-sounding name of any car from…

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New Tamiya Model: The Lancia Stratos Turbo – $37 USD

Ben Branch March 7, 2024
Lancia Stratos Turbo Tamiya Model
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Gear

This is a 1:24th scale model of the Lancia Stratos Turbo, one of the most purposeful-looking Group 5 race cars of its time and…

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For Sale: President LBJ’s Bulletproof 1964 Imperial Crown Ghia Limousine

Ben Branch March 6, 2024
Imperial Crown Ghia Presidential Limousine 15
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This bulletproof 1964 Imperial Crown Ghia Limousine has a fascinating history. It was first used by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, including in her husband…

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Unassembled 1930s-Era Kit! A Meccano Tin-Plate Clockwork Car

Ben Branch March 6, 2024
Meccano Car Kit
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Gear

This is a Meccano tin-plate clockwork “Motor Car Constructor Outfit No.2,” it’s a model car from the 1930s that remains in unassembled form. Kits…

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